Benin is transitioning from imported fossil fuels (over 98% of power, mostly from Nigeria and Ghana) toward solar and hydro. Only about 36% of the population had electricity access in 2022, with rural areas as low as 10%. As of 2026, Benin is trying to reach energy independence by 2050. … Continue reading →

Belize relies on 30% to 50% of electricity imported from Mexico. Local generation is high in renewables, approximately 53% in 2022 from hydro and biomass. In 2025 Belize launched a Special Electricity Committee to develop a National Electrical Energy Mix Master Plan to diversify Belize’s energy sources. As of 2026 … Continue reading →

As of 2024, nuclear energy contributes approximately 40% of electric generation, followed by natural gas (18%), wind (18%), and solar (11%). The country has no infrastructure to produce green hydrogen from electrolysis of seawater.

Belarus relies on imported natural gas from Russia for approximately 65% of generation. However, as of 2026, the Astravets Nuclear Power Plant contributes over 36% of electricity. As a landlocked country, Belarus cannot produce hydrogen from electrolysis of seawater.

Hydropower generates over 60% of Austria’s electricity. Solar photovoltaics is growing, however fossil fuels still contribute approximately 12% to the energy mix, primarily natural gas. Almost two-thirds of total energy consumed is imported, particularly oil and natural gas. Its energy policy, supported by Renewable Energy Expansion Act, is designed to … Continue reading →

The Barbados National Energy Policy 2019-2030 is targeting 100% renewable energy, including solar, battery storage, and hydrogen, away from heavy fossil fuels. The Ministry of Energy and Business Development oversees the transition.

Fossil fuels supply as much as 99% of Bangladesh’s energy. For that reason, in 2023 it enacted an Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan. However, production of green hydrogen is not contemplated.

Bahrain’s economy has diversified. Oil and gas account for approximately 20% of GDP. In addition, it has a national renewable energy target of five percent for 2025, increasing to 10% by 2035. No mention of hydrogen programs.

The Bahamas is moving from nearly 100% reliance on imported fossil fuels toward renewable energy. The government’s New Energy Era plan aims for 30% renewable energy by 2030, primarily solar. Production of hydrogen is not mentioned.

Oil and natural gas account for roughly 90% of export revenues, mostly to Europe. While the economy is heavily dependent on these industries, efforts are underway to diversify into renewable energy.